Team

Hello! I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Lehigh University. I work with the wonderful CALiCo team to study children's and adolescents socio-emotional adjustment and competence. Please reach out to me for questions about our research and potential research assistant opportunities in our lab.

When I am not working, I cook, spend time with my family, read science fiction, and make stained glass.

My Lehigh University Webpage

My name is Chelsea and I am a Psychology Graduate Student. I am currently working with my advisor Dr. Danming An on research involving factors that impact the socioemotional development and well-being of children and adolescents. I am also interested in looking at identity development of children and adolescents and how both personal factors, such as mental health, and contextual factors such as parent and peer relationships, influence it. My goals are to complete my PhD program in Psychology, and to pursue a career in teaching and research at the university level. 

My name is Matt and I am a graduate student in Psychology. My advisor is Dr. Nancy Carlisle and my research focuses on visual attention and how people are able to manipulate their attention during visual search. I am also interested in collecting/analyzing data from the brain via methodology such as EEG. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, playing video games, and listening to music. 

My name is Allyson, and as a psychology major with a multicultural background (Ghanaian, raised in Kenya and Eswatini), I'm particularly interested in how early experiences shape children's social development. This curiosity is what drew me to this research project. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting, reading fiction, and watching football (soccer). 

Hello, I'm Nadine Boukhari, a senior majoring in Psychology at Lehigh University. I am an avid reader and love to spend time with my cats. My primary interest is in clinical psychology, primarily focusing on the disparities in mental health services and education compared to mainstream medical industries. This extends into exploring how these disparities and the stigma surrounding mental health diagnoses differ from those associated with other medical illnesses. 

My name is Vincent Caruso and I am studying social and personality psychology and data science. My research experience is centered around neuroscience and developmental psychology. 

Hi! I am a third-year Psychology major and International Relations minor working in Prof. Danming An’s lab over the summer. I’m very interested in understanding how childhood experiences/ stressors shape trauma response as well as socioemotional development. 

I love reading, dancing, theatre, and space stuff ✨

Hi I’m Keith Kreschollek, a Computer Science and Engineering major with a minor in Music, graduating in 2025. I have always had an interest in Psychology, which is why I have taken courses like AP Psychology and Introduction to Human Neuroscience. I’ve also have always been interested in computers and technology, which is what motivated me to major in Computer Science. Combing these skills and interests, I will serve as a part of the computer programming team for this project. 

Hi! My name is Sophia Smith and I am currently a Junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Health, Medicine, and Society at Lehigh. I am on the pre-PA track and am specifically interested in research related to child development and mental health. I am also passionate about cross-cultural equality and advocating for those who may not be able to do so themselves. On campus I work as a Behavior Health Technician for Lehigh Autism Services and as a Teaching Assistant for the CSO; I am also involved in Peer Health Advisors and Greek Life. Additionally, I enjoy biking, exploring new places, and spending time with friends and family.